CHRIS ANARADIAN, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR BRETT BURNINGHAM, PRINCIPAL PLANNER

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1 Requesting Department: Development Services TO: THROUGH: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CHRIS ANARADIAN, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR BRETT BURNINGHAM, PRINCIPAL PLANNER FROM: RE: KEITH NEWMAN, PLANNER PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RZ THE PECANS WALL AMENDMENT, Amendment to the Pecans Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow a solid metal screen wall adjacent to the rear yard of 10 homes (Lots & ) along the east side of Hawes Rd. DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of RZ14-033, The Pecans Wall Amendment, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in this report. PROPOSED MOTION 1. Move to recommend approval of RZ14-033, Amendment to the Pecans Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow a solid metal screen wall adjacent to the rear yard of 10 homes (Lots & ) along the east side of Hawes Rd. RELEVANT GENERAL PLAN AND COUNCIL GOALS General Plan Land Use Element Goals and Policies: Goal 3: Develop superior neighborhoods o Policy 3d: Ensure compatibility between new projects and existing neighborhoods by providing appropriate transitional treatments when: a. New residential subdivisions are adjacent to existing residential areas; and b. New development contains lots adjacent to an open space, a non-residential land use or an arterial street. The Pecans Wall Amendment, RZ September 10, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report Page 1 of 4

2 SUMMARY This application includes a request by Paul Dugas on behalf of Blandford Homes, for an Amendment to the Pecans Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow a solid metal screen wall adjacent to the rear yard of 10 homes (Lots & ) along the east side of Hawes Rd. HISTORY June 1972: June 1996: September 2001: July 2004: August 2007 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approves a plat for Queen Creek Pecans Unit I. The Queen Creek Town Council approves a master street plan for the pecan grove area. The Queen Creek Town Council approves Ordinance for The Pecans PAD, amending the adopted street plan for the Pecan Grove area, and S08-00, a preliminary plat for a 258-lot subdivision to be constructed in seven (7) phases. The Queen Creek Town Council approves Ordinance for the Pecans PAD, modifying some of the conditions of Ordinance regarding lot coverage, tree retention, accessory structures, building heights and others. Town Council approved Ordinance allowing gates to be installed on the private streets in the Pecans Subdivision. DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting to modify Stipulation #15 of the Conditions of Approval of Ordinance No (Pecans PAD) to allow a 6 foot tall solid metal screen wall adjacent to the rear yard of 10 homes (Lots & ) along the east side of Hawes Road. Stipulation #15 of the Conditions of Approval states: All fencing and signage shall be in conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Queen Creek. Fencing plan proposed shall be revised accordingly. Developer shall receive staff approval of all perimeter and open space area fence types along with the submittal of the first final plat. All perimeter fencing and walls in the residential and open space areas shall have view fencing as specified by Town ordinances. If solid 6-foot fencing is approved for the lands adjacent to the Queen Creek Landfill site, then said fencing shall be decorative fencing on the south side facing the landfill and future park. The Pecans Wall Amendment, RZ September 10, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report Page 2 of 4

3 Blandford Homes purchased the 10 subject lots from the original Pecans developer, and the current homeowners requested that Blandford Homes consider providing screening of the existing wrought iron fencing on the west side of their properties adjacent to Haws Road to provide a reasonable level of privacy for their home sites. Blandford Homes was willing to install metal screening complementary in materials and color for the residents and presented it to The Pecans Home Owners Association, which was subsequently approved and then installed. It was brought to the Town s attention that the metal screening had been installed without the proper review and approval through the Town Council. Due to the previous approval of Condition #15 of the amended Planned Area Development (PAD) staff determined that an amendment to the approved Pecans PAD was required to allow a solid perimeter wall. Upon review of the applicant s submittal, and multiple site visits; Town Staff supports the applicant s request, and believes the proposed metal screening is appropriate for the specified lots as it is painted and constructed with high quality metal materials that are complementary to the originally approved wrought iron fencing. In addition, the proposed metal screening blends in with the existing landscaping planted directly in front while providing the homeowners the privacy they have requested, which will enhance the quality of life of the effected residents. Staff further supports this request due to the fact that Town Code regulations updated in 2007 allow solid fencing for lots adjacent to streets in the R1-18 Zoning District. Town Code Section a states: Fences adjacent to streets may be solid fences, regardless of the landscape tract width separating the lots from the street. Project Information Project Name Site Location Zoning General Plan Designation Surrounding Zoning Designations: North South East West Acreage Total Lots Pecans Wall Amendment South of Chandler Heights Road from Hawes Road on the west to Ellsworth Road on the east R1-18 PAD Low Density Residential (0-2 du/ac) R1-18 and R1-12 residential (Queen Creek Ranch Estates) R1-43 and R1-18 residential (The Pecans) R1-43 residential (The Pecans) R1-35 and R1-43 residential (Creek View Ranches & Sonoqui Creek Ranch Phase 3) 45 Acres 10 Lots The Pecans Wall Amendment, RZ September 10, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report Page 3 of 4

4 ANALYSIS General Plan Review: The project is located in the Low Density Residential designation on the General Plan. There is no conflict with the General Plan. Zoning Review: The zoning designation of the properties is R1-18 PAD. Public Comments: Staff has not received any public comment to date. Public Participation: One neighborhood meeting was conducted by the applicant on August 20, 2014 to solicit initial thoughts and comments about the proposal which were incorporated into the formal submittal package. All participants were in support of the project. Further public outreach included the notification of the Planning Commission and Council Public Hearings dates via mailing to adjacent residents as well as sign postings. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Staff recommends approval of RZ14-033, The Pecans Wall Amendment, subject to the following Condition of Approval: 1. The applicant shall submit a building permit application for the review and approval of the proposed metal screening fence. 1. Aerial Photo Exhibit 2. General Plan Exhibit 3. Zoning Map Exhibit 4. Project Narrative 5. Fence Location Plan 6. Fence Elevations 7. Site Photos ATTACHMENTS The Pecans Wall Amendment, RZ September 10, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report Page 4 of 4

5 197TH PL 199TH ST HAWES RD 199TH PL 201ST ST 201ST CT 201ST WAY 202ND ST 202ND CT 204TH ST Project Name: The Pecans Wall Amendment Aerial Photo Exhibit Case Number: RZ (Planned Area Development Amendment) Planning Commisison Hearing Date: September 10, 2014 POCO CALLE 203RD ST CALLE DE FLORES CALLE DE FLORES CALLE DE FLORES CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD CHERRYWOOD DR VIA DE OLIVOS DR VIA DE OLIVOS CT PECAN LN PECAN LN 197TH PL 197TH ST Creek View Ranches VIA DE ARBOLES 201ST PL 201ST WAY 202ND CT 203RD CT 198TH PL Sonoqui SUNSET Creek DR Ranch Phase 3 ELANE CIR 10 Subject Lots MELISSA PL The Pecans 201ST PL SUNSET CT CLOUD RD 203RD CT SUNSET CT VIA PARK ST 197TH WAY

6 199TH ST 199TH PL 201ST CT Project Name: The Pecans Wall Amendment General Plan Land Use Exhibit Case Number: RZ (Planned Area Development Amendment) Hearing Date: September 10, 2014 CAMINA PLATA RANCHOS JARDINES UNIT 4 TERRARANCH AT QUEEN CREEK CALLE DE FLORES MONTELENA CALLE DE FLORES CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD 197TH PL HAWES RD PASEO DE PECANS PECAN COVE PECAN LN PECAN LN GROVES OF QUEEN CREEK SAN MARQUI ESTATES AMD VIA DE PALMAS 201ST PL 201ST WAY PECANS PHASE 1 REPLAT CREEK VIEW RANCHES VIA DE ARBOLES PECANS PHASE 3 SUNSET CT SONOQUI CREEK RANCH PHASE 3 198TH PL 10 Subject Lots MELISSA PL 201ST PL PECANS PHASES 4 202ND CT 203RD CT General Plan Land Use Very Low Density Residential (0-1 DU/AC) Low Density Residential (0-2 DU/AC) Medium Density Residential (0-3 DU/AC) Medium High Density Residential Type A (0-5 DU/AC) Multi-Family Master Planned Community (0-1.8 DU/AC) Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial Office/Services Commercial Regional Commercial Center Employment Type A Employment Type B Public/Quasi-Public Open Space

7 202ND CT 201ST PL 202ND CT Project Name: The Pecans Wall Amendment Zoning Exihibit Case Number: RZ (Planned Area Development Amendment) Hearing Date: September 10, 2014 CIRCLE G AT QUEEN CREEK UNIT 3 LOTS TERRARANCH AT QUEEN CREEK MONTELENA R1-12 CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD PASEO DE PECANS R-4 R1-43 HAWES RD PECAN COVE PECAN LN GROVES OF QUEEN CREEK 197TH PL VIA DE ARBOLES RC CREEK VIEW RANCHES SONOQUI CREEK RANCH PHASE 3 201ST CT PECANS PHASE 3 201ST CT VIA DE ARBOLES R ST PL 201ST WAY SUNSET CT PECANS PHASES 4 CLOUD RD R TH PL 10 Subject Lots MELISSA PL Zoning Districts C-1, Commercial PQP, Public/Quasi-Public R1-4, Residential R1-9, Residential R1-35, Residential C-2, Commercial RC, Recreation/Conservation R1-5, Residential R1-10, Residential R1-43, Residential TC, Commercial R-2, Residential R1-6, Residential R1-12, Residential R1-54, Residential I-1, Industrial R-3, Residential R1-7, Residential R1-15, Residential R1-190, Residential I-2, Industrial R-4, Residential R1-8, Residential R1-18, Residential

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